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2023-11-07T10:30:52Z

Changing Pen/Blade

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	(menu > condition > offset)		(menu > condition > offset)

	'''~~FlOCK~~ BLADE''' (offset 0,5mm) -> cuts only FLOCK		'''FLOCK BLADE''' (offset 0,5mm) -> cuts only FLOCK
	<br>		<br>
	'''REGULAR BLADE''' (offset 0,25mm) -> cuts NORMAL VINYL and FLEX		'''REGULAR BLADE''' (offset 0,25mm) -> cuts NORMAL VINYL and FLEX

2023-11-07T10:29:40Z

Changing Pen/Blade

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	* If you are inserting a blade, make sure that it is inserted as far as it can go.		* If you are inserting a blade, make sure that it is inserted as far as it can go.
	* If you want to cut through '''flock''' make sure you have the correct flock blade put into the plotter. Not sure? Ask one of the tutors in the station!		If you want to cut through '''flock''' make sure you have the correct flock blade put into the plotter. Not sure? Ask one of the tutors in the station!
	When you change the blade make sure to check if the offset parameters of the blade are the correct one.		When you change the blade make sure to check if the offset parameters of the blade are the correct one.
	<br>		<br>

2023-11-07T10:29:25Z

Changing Pen/Blade

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:29, 7 November 2023
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	* Loosen the blade holder by screwing the silver tightener anti-clockwise		* Loosen the blade holder by screwing the silver tightener anti-clockwise

			* If you are inserting a blade, make sure that it is inserted as far as it can go.
	* If you want to cut through '''flock''' make sure you have the correct flock blade put into the plotter. Not sure? Ask one of the tutors in the station!		* If you want to cut through '''flock''' make sure you have the correct flock blade put into the plotter. Not sure? Ask one of the tutors in the station!
	When you change the blade make sure to check if the offset parameters of the blade are the correct one.		When you change the blade make sure to check if the offset parameters of the blade are the correct one.
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	[[File:Pen setup.jpg\|600px]]		[[File:Pen setup.jpg\|600px]]
	<br>		<br>
	* If you are inserting a blade, make sure that it is inserted as far as it can go.
	* Tighten the tightener by screwing it clockwise		* Tighten the tightener by screwing it clockwise
	* Plot		* Plot

2023-11-07T10:28:40Z

Changing Pen/Blade

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:28, 7 November 2023
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	* If you want to cut through '''flock''' make sure you have the correct flock blade put into the plotter. Not sure? Ask one of the tutors in the station!		* If you want to cut through '''flock''' make sure you have the correct flock blade put into the plotter. Not sure? Ask one of the tutors in the station!
	When you change the blade make sure to check if the offset parameters of the blade are the correct one. (menu > condition > offset)		When you change the blade make sure to check if the offset parameters of the blade are the correct one.
			<br>
			(menu > condition > offset)

	'''FlOCK BLADE''' (offset 0,5mm) -> cuts only FLOCK		'''FlOCK BLADE''' (offset 0,5mm) -> cuts only FLOCK
			<br>
	'''REGULAR BLADE''' (offset 0,25mm) -> cuts NORMAL VINYL and FLEX		'''REGULAR BLADE''' (offset 0,25mm) -> cuts NORMAL VINYL and FLEX

2023-11-07T10:28:10Z

Changing Pen/Blade

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:28, 7 November 2023
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	* Loosen the blade holder by screwing the silver tightener anti-clockwise		* Loosen the blade holder by screwing the silver tightener anti-clockwise
	If you want to cut through '''flock''' make sure you have the correct flock blade put into the plotter. Not sure? Ask one of the tutors in the station!
			* If you want to cut through '''flock''' make sure you have the correct flock blade put into the plotter. Not sure? Ask one of the tutors in the station!
			When you change the blade make sure to check if the offset parameters of the blade are the correct one. (menu > condition > offset)

			'''FlOCK BLADE''' (offset 0,5mm) -> cuts only FLOCK
			'''REGULAR BLADE''' (offset 0,25mm) -> cuts NORMAL VINYL and FLEX

	<br>		<br>

2023-11-07T10:15:25Z

Changing Pen/Blade

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:15, 7 November 2023
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	* Loosen the blade holder by screwing the silver tightener anti-clockwise		* Loosen the blade holder by screwing the silver tightener anti-clockwise
			If you want to cut through '''flock''' make sure you have the correct flock blade put into the plotter. Not sure? Ask one of the tutors in the station!

	<br>		<br>
	[[File:plotter-blade.png]]		[[File:plotter-blade.png]]

2023-10-31T11:20:56Z

Flex/Flock transferring onto fabric

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	2.2 Preheat your fabric <br>		2.2 Preheat your fabric <br>

	2.3 Place your design on the fabric (plastic backing facing up)		2.3 Place your design on the fabric (plastic backing facing up)

	[[File:6 flex-flock transfer.jpg\|400px]]		[[File:6 flex-flock transfer.jpg\|400px]]

	- let the fabric cool down before unpeeling the plastic sheet
			2.4 let the fabric cool down before unpeeling the plastic sheet

2023-10-31T11:20:15Z

Flex/Flock transferring onto fabric

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	== Flex/Flock transferring onto fabric ==		== Flex/Flock transferring onto fabric ==

			<big>1. Once you have cut your design, remove the unwanted areas</big>

			[[File:2 flex-flock transfer.jpg\|400px]]

			[[File:5 flex-flock transfer.jpg\|400 px]]


			pro tip: you can use the leftover pieces to create a new design

			[[File:5-1 flex-flock transfer.jpg\|400px]]


			<big>2. Heat transfer press</big>

			2.1 Choose the "Flex & Flock" setting from the "Presets" menu

			[[File:Heat press presets menu.jpg\|400px]]

			2.2 Preheat your fabric <br>
			2.3 Place your design on the fabric (plastic backing facing up)

			[[File:6 flex-flock transfer.jpg\|400px]]

			- let the fabric cool down before unpeeling the plastic sheet


			for more detailed instruction on how the heat transfer press works: http://ps.wdka.nl/wiki/Quickstartguide:Transferpress

2023-10-31T10:51:36Z

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	[[File:plotter-roll-feed.png]]		[[File:plotter-roll-feed.png]]
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	* When using a '''sheet''', feed it in making sure that it is under the rollers		* When using a '''sheet''', feed it in making sure that it is under the rollers; also make sure that the right side of the vinyl is facing up;
	* Clamp the roll or sheet using the lever by pulling it towards you		* Clamp the roll or sheet using the lever by pulling it towards you
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	* Plot		* Plot
	<br>		<br>

			== Flex/Flock transferring onto fabric ==




	HAPPY PRINTING!		HAPPY PRINTING!
	<br>		<br>
	[[File:Printing is fun.jpg\|700px]]		[[File:Printing is fun.jpg\|700px]]

2023-10-31T10:14:44Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:14, 31 October 2023
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	== Roland Cut Studio setups ==		== Roland Cut Studio setups ==
	* Open the CutStudioPlugin by clicking on the Illustrator menu Window>Extensions>RolandCutStudio		* Open the CutStudioPlugin by clicking on the Illustrator menu Window>Extensions>RolandCutStudio
	* If you are using the plotter flex, plottter flock or vinyl (for inside of a window), '''make sure to mirror your design'''!		* If you are using the <big>plotter flex</big>, <big>plottter flock</big> or <big>vinyl (for inside of a window)</big>, <big>'''make sure to mirror your design'''</big>!
	[[File:Window extension.png\|800px]]		[[File:Window extension.png\|800px]]